Definition

A small, round mark that looks like an eye, often found on animals or plants, or a simple light-sensitive organ in some creatures.

Example

The peacock displayed its beautiful feathers, each adorned with a striking eyespot.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the eyespot patterns on butterfly wings?

Yes, they’re so beautiful and make them look like they have eyes!

I read that those eyespots help scare away predators.

That makes sense! Nature has some clever tricks, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eyespot → It is formed from "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight) and "spot" (from Old English "spear", meaning a mark or stain). The word "eyespot" refers to a mark resembling an eye, often found on certain animals or plants.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'eye' as the organ of sight and a 'spot' as a mark — together, an eyespot is a mark that looks like an eye.

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